Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Spencer, NY Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

932

Median Agei

34.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

95.5%890

Hispanic/Latino

2.1%20

Black

1.1%10

Two or More

1%9

Asian

0.3%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.7%33

High School Diploma

24.1%141

Some College (<1 yr)

8.2%48

Some College (1+ yr)

6.8%40

Associate's Degree

8.9%52

Bachelor's Degree

21.1%123

Master's Degree

5.5%32

Professional Degree

0.9%5

Doctorate

0.9%5

HS or Higher

82%

BA or Higher

28.3%

Graduate+

7.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$154,300

Median Renti

$1,046

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

62.6%228

Renter-Occupied

37.4%136

Total Units

401

Homeownership

62.6%

Vacancy Rate

9.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

5.7%13

$50K–$100K

9.6%22

$100K–$150K

31.6%72

$150K–$200K

22.4%51

$200K–$300K

28.1%64

$300K–$500K

2.6%6

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

2%8

2000–2009

2%8

1990–1999

2.7%11

1980–1989

10.2%41

1970–1979

14.2%57

1960–1969

10.5%42

1950–1959

10.7%43

1940–1949

4.5%18

1939 or earlier

43.1%173

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

64.3%234

Electricity

14%51

Fuel Oil

9.9%36

Wood

6%22

Bottled/LP Gas

4.4%16

Other

0.8%3

Coal

0.5%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$51,765

Mean Household Incomei

$67,166

Per Capita Incomei

$27,746

Poverty Ratei

31%

Unemploymenti

6.2%

Labor Forcei

435

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

10.2%37

$10K–$15K

4.1%15

$15K–$20K

5.8%21

$20K–$25K

0.8%3

$25K–$30K

6%22

$30K–$35K

11%40

$35K–$40K

1.1%4

$40K–$45K

3.6%13

$45K–$50K

4.1%15

$50K–$60K

7.7%28

$60K–$75K

6%22

$75K–$100K

20.1%73

$100K–$125K

6.3%23

$125K–$150K

7.1%26

$150K–$200K

3.6%13

$200K+

2.5%9

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers10 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

212.3%

By Region

Top Countries

China

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

408

Avg. Commutei

25.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

408

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

42(6.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

98.7%Insured

1.3%Uninsured